AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional diplomacy: CARICOM Heads of Government will meet in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, from 5–8 July 2026, with Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre chairing from 1 July; the opening ceremony is set for 4:00 pm ECT at Sandals Saint Lucia and will be streamed live, followed by business sessions and a hybrid closing press conference. Public safety: Joint police operations across Wilton’s Yard, Belair and Dierre Fort led to arrests tied to suspected cannabis cultivation and possession, plus charges connected to an armed robbery in Castries. Environment & resilience: Saint Lucia launched a Coral Reef Response System to speed up reef damage assessment and recovery after storms, linking trained brigades with regional reef insurance and preparedness support. Tourism politics: UWP senator Dominic Fedee says the government’s “booming” tourism narrative is premature, arguing Saint Lucia is still lagging regional recovery and pointing to declines in 2025 arrivals. Judicial leadership: Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay was appointed Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court effective April 9, 2026. National mourning: Saint Lucia announced a state funeral for former Governor General Sir Neville Cenac, who died June 2 at 86.
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